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Chris Perko, MAArt

: 314.544.4248: christine.perko@greenparklutheranschool.org: Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - University of MO – St. Louis: Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction - National Louis University: K-9 Art Certification - St. Louis CC Additional, +30 Graduate hours: Lindenwood University, Webster University and Truman State

    Chris joined Green Park in 2022.  She has 29 years of experience in education.  She taught 1st grade for 4 years in Riverview Gardens School District, taught 1st grade for 3 years in Affton, taught Art for 22 years in Affton.  Chris Retired from Affton in May 2022.  Chris held leadership roles in Writing Visual Arts Curriculum K-3, and District Chair for Character Education.  She also enjoyed collaborating with classroom teachers to build on units of study through art and hopes to do that at Green Park as well.

    In her own words: I am dedicated to engaging and empowering students through art.  I hope that all students will build and hone a set of skills that will help them spark creativity, problem solve, organize their ideas and think outside the box. 

    Favorite Bible Verse: For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  Ephesians 2:10